Blaze erupts at Russian bearing plant amid suspected Ukrainian drone attack
Published April 16th, 2025 - 03:30 GMT Residents reported hearing a loud explosion before flames erupted, raising suspicions of a Ukrainian drone strike as the possible cause.
ALBAWABA—A massive fire broke out in the industrial zone near the Kursk Bearing Plant APZ-20 on Agregatnaya Street, engulfing a 1,000-square-meter rubber processing facility.
Residents reported hearing a loud explosion before flames erupted, raising suspicions of a Ukrainian drone strike as the possible cause.
Russian Telegram channels report a large fire at Kursk bearing plant.Causes of the fire are not clear.
According to information online, the plant produces products used in the Russian military equipment. pic.twitter.com/eKJI5snl71 — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) April 16, 2025
Footage shared by residents shows intense flames and thick smoke billowing from the plant, with many witnesses noting, 'there was a bang at first.'
Although the exact cause remains unconfirmed, several Russian Telegram channels suggest that the Kursk Bearing Plant, which reportedly manufactures components used in Russian military equipment, may have been targeted deliberately.
Emergency services, with 40 personnel and 13 firefighting units deployed to contain the blaze. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported.
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